The 54-year-old appeared in court in person, wearing a blue prison uniform.

His preliminary inquiry has been set for May 19th to 29th, 2015.

It will determine if Garland should be committed to stand trial.

“It was a mutual decision between the Crown and myself to request a preliminary inquiry,” explained defence lawyer Kim Ross. “I think something of this complexity and nature requires a preliminary inquiry.”

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“It gives us a chance to test drive some of our evidence, make sure where we’re at with behind the scenes work,” adds Crown prosecutor Shane Parker. “It gives us a chance so we’re ready when the jury trial is slated to go.”